Research on vape and e-waste · Green Wings Project

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Our summaries of key academic research on e-cigarette waste, lithium-ion batteries and e-waste recycling — each links to the original paper.

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15 December 2024

Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes: A Material and Elemental Analysis

The global surge in disposable vape usage has introduced unprecedented challenges to environmental sustainability and resource management. An innovative study, Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes , led by…

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13 July 2024

Exploring the Environmental Footprint of E-Cigarettes: Challenges and Unknowns

The rise of e-cigarettes as a popular alternative to traditional tobacco products has introduced not only a shift in public health considerations but also a pressing environmental dilemma. A groundbreaking study…

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16 April 2024

A Scoping Review on the Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes: From Production to Disposal

E-cigarettes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), have rapidly gained global popularity, with consumption skyrocketing among youth and young adults. While marketed as healthier alternatives and eco-friendly…

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15 February 2024

Rapid Growth in Disposable E-Cigarette Vaping: Insights and Implications

The study titled Rapid growth in disposable e‐cigarette vaping among young adults in Great Britain from 2021 to 2022  by Harry Tattan-Birch and colleagues provides a comprehensive analysis of the increasing…

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19 December 2023

A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions

The study “ A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions ,” by Roy Malon Shamhuyenhanzva, Asphat Muposhi, and Delight Rufaro…

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6 December 2023

A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts

“ A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts ,” authored by Marc W. Beutel, Thomas C. Harmon, Thomas E. Novotny, and others,…

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19 November 2023

Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments

The comprehensive study “ Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments ,” authored by Elena Mossali, Nicoletta Picone, Luca Gentilini, Olga…

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6 November 2023

End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope, Regulatory Environment, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Compiled by Laura L. Barnes, M.S.L.I.S., from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, the report “ End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope,…

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16 October 2023

Risk Management Over the Life Cycle of Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles

In an age where sustainable energy solutions are increasingly sought after, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) stand at the forefront of this revolution, particularly in their application within electric vehicles (EVs). The…

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2 October 2023

Environmental Impacts, Pollution Sources and Pathways of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

In the contemporary landscape of technological advancement, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become central to our daily lives, powering devices from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, this widespread reliance…

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Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes: A Material and Elemental Analysis

Exploring the Environmental Footprint of E-Cigarettes: Challenges and Unknowns

A Scoping Review on the Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes: From Production to Disposal

Rapid Growth in Disposable E-Cigarette Vaping: Insights and Implications

A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions

A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts

Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments

End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope, Regulatory Environment, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Risk Management Over the Life Cycle of Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles

Environmental Impacts, Pollution Sources and Pathways of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

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